What if you fail QC testing two times in a row?

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• What action should be taken if the QC test fails?/ What should I do if the QC test fails?

  If any QC test is a FAIL, then re-run the QC test for that specific control. If the second test is a PASS, then procedd to the next step of the QC test procedure. If this re-test was the last step in the process, and all other tests have also been ...

• How can I tell the last time a QC test was run?/ Where can I find QC test history?

  Press "RESULTS" on the Main Menu and scroll through the results.  All QC tests are marked with a magnifying glass and will have the type (liquid or electronic) listed as well. Green row = pass, red row = invalid result or failure. 

• What should be done if there is a shift in QC results?/ Why has there been a shift in results in my QC testing?/ Why is there variation between lots for QC testing?

  Please refer to the operator's manual and re-run the test for that specific control. Possible sources for a shift in results include: Analyzer is near a source of inconsistent heat/cold (fans, vents, sunny windows).  Invalid amount of sample has been ...

• Why did my Liquid Control test fail?

  First, ensure that you chose the positive control first.  If you did choose the positive control first, the ensure that you dispensed approximately 75 microliters of the positive control liquid into the Cartridge using the provided Specimen Transfer ...

• How often should I run a QC test?/ When should I run a QC test?

  It is recommended that the NanoDx™ System functionality is tested periodically before use, in accordance with your institution's quality policies and procedures.